Revenant

Oh, I think the second one is wonderful. I can't wait to look at it face to face. It looks like it has a bit of wear on most of the high points, particularly the middle of the shield so I'm only expecting a AU50 grade. I'm also hoping that the line towards the top of the reverse is just reflected light and not a scratch. All the same, I couldn't pass that up.

I just picked these up raw and I'm hoping to get them graded once I have a few more for the shipment (I need at least 5 for the shipment). I'm hoping they'll grade in the AU/MS range. They'll be going into my signature set for Civil War copper.

Well, I saw an opportunity and grabbed these 2. They'll be a kick off for a set I've been considering making for a while now. The first coins for a 21st Century Proof Type Set.

One of the neater tokens I've seen...Quite a bold statement on there!

A little information from the great Wiki:

Patriotic tokens:

Patriotic Civil War tokens typically displayed a patriotic slogan or image on one or both sides. Since the majority of these tokens were minted in Union states, the slogans and images were decidedly pro-Union. Some common examples of slogans found on patriotic tokens are "The Union Must and Shall Be Preserved," "Union For Ever," and "Old Glory". Some of the images found on patriotic tokens were the flag of the United States, a 19th-century cannon, and the USS Monitor.[6]

Among the best-known varieties of patriotic tokens are the so-called "Dix tokens." They are named for John Adams Dix, who served as Secretary of the Treasury in 1861. In a letter from Dix to a revenue cutter captain, Lieutenant Caldwell, he orders Caldwell to relieve another cutter captain of his command for refusing an order to transfer from New Orleans to New York. The letter ends with the following sentence: "If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot." The quote found its way to a number of patriotic tokens, albeit with a slightly modified wording ("haul down" is usually replaced by "tear it down").

Robert, I think pictures are needed before anyone can offer you help on these boards. I also believe that this thread isn't the best place to ask for it.

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Anyway, I just placed the order for this coin. I think there's a lot of history here and tokens like this say a lot about the spirit of this country.

That's a nice TX. I'm helping my stepfather work on a set of those (mostly in MS65). We're about half way there (7/13).

This was a major impulse buy. I saw it with about 2 hours left on the clock and said, "if I can get it for $20 or less I'll take it." Well, I got it after shipping for $19.90

I won this several days ago. Still don't have it in hand yet but... ah well.

Those Peace dollars took my breath away.

I bought this to go with my Constitution coin. I forgot the MSN thing though so I'm not going to get the cashback for it. And people wonder why I think I'm dumb? Ah well, it's still a pretty coin and I'm still going to get nearly $130 back on the other 2 that I've bought recently. And it's till the lowest price I'd found on a PF70 so.... yeah.... I still feel brilliant.

I decided to get one of these just for fun. Today was pay day and I'm going through a rough week and a half with projects and tests.

It was 25%, I think it used to be 30%.

Here's one I just ordered (Payday!). It's kinda a late birthday present for myself.

I used that MSN thing on it and I'm hoping that'll get me about $64.75 back on it eventually.

The '98 is the only one I was aware of, so you've got one up on me.

I'm thinking of the Panda coins there Rev. That's what I started buying her. Sorry for the confusion.

Ah yeah. I have the '08 Panda and I'm hoping to get a few more of them later. Unlike the pandas though this one is only good for my signature set.

The '98 is the only one I was aware of, so you've got one up on me.

Well, I had a long, rough day on Monday and I'm one of those people that should never log into eBay feeling like that so here's my newp. 1998 Chinese Silver Mazu 10Y NGC MS69

Nice Busties there Jeff!

Nice prez's there Rev. I'm hoping to get a set just like these tomorrow. We'll see how high they get.

So far anyway the prices seem to be down this weekend. Good luck. Though I think you should have been bidding today. The set that ended after mine realized the lowest price in over a month I think. Though I still did pretty good.

Well, It always seems to happen. I get completely out bid everytime I go for a coin, then, just when I decide I'm willing to pay a little more to FINALLY win, I end up winning the auction for $10-15 less than I lost the last few for.

Don't you love it?

Well, the latest additions to my Presidential Dollars set: MS66FD Jacksons. There are a couple of 2007s I need to upgrade, but my set is definitely more MS66FD than MS65FD now.

I've been expanding the number of silver bullion rounds I have in my set. I like having similar items from different parts of the world during the same period. It makes for a fun comparison.

 

He he he he...that coins says "weiner" he he he he...

Actually, it's "wiener" and the coin isn't in English so it's kinda a silly point.

... but then I know you're just kidding.

Those are pretty nice there Rev, I like those!

Thanks Bobby. They're going to be part of a signature set I'm making for modern 1 oz silver government issues.

I've been expanding the number of silver bullion rounds I have in my set. I like having similar items from different parts of the world during the same period. It makes for a fun comparison.

I placed the order for this last night. It had been my plan to try and finish my Australian Lunar set this summer and I got horribly side tracked on some of my other projects/goals.

Yep. Sellers pics. It was mailed out today so unless this storm is worse than we think I should have the coin by week's end. I'll have to see what I can do for pictures once I have it.

The Quarter almost has a cool MATTE finish look to it .. kinda neat picture

Yeah, the seller was talking about that odd surface quality too. Even said that it's unlike any other 1976-S Silver that he's seen before and I can believe it. I'm looking forward to seeing it in hand. I have no idea what could have happened to have given it that surface quality since I don't think the mint was doing any matte finish/matte proof coins that year.

Nice Coins All ! If it's ok with the group, I think I'll have to live vicariously through your purchases for awhile... just wait till I get some more money though

Oh I kinda know how you feel. That quarter is going to have to be my last new purchase for at least 30 to 60 days.